THE FESTIVAL AT HAMPSTEAD THEATRE: FULL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED

Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce the return of The Festival at Hampstead Theatre for a third year running, which will take place on 10 - 12 February 2017. The Festival will showcase over 20 unique events including workshops and panel discussions featuring some of the most interesting figures in the UK today, such as Mike Leigh, Howard Brenton, Michael Rosen, Meera Syal, James Graham, Freddie Fox and Kate Mosse.

‘Hampstead Theatre is thrilled to be bringing back The Festival for its third year after its incredible success in 2015 and 2016. The 2017 programme will continue to give attendees the opportunity to meet some of the most original thinkers in British culture today and discover new insights into the wonderful worlds they work in.’

The Festival at Hampstead Theatre is proud to be supported by The Evening Standard as its media partner and Daunt Books at its official book supplier. The Festival’s full listings are outlined below.

An evening with one of Britain’s greatest writers and directors for film, television and stage

Time: 7.45pm

Location: Hampstead’s Main Stage

Participants: Kate Mosse (Chair), Mike Leigh

Throughout The Festival, attendees can also enjoy Exposure, an exhibition of artwork from Anneka Rice. Anneka has taken her paints to the rehearsal room of the Central School of Ballet and to the West End musical Sunny Afternoon, drawing and painting quickly to capture the poignancy and energy of performance.